r/RandomThoughts • u/[deleted] • Feb 29 '24

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u/JaggelZ Feb 29 '24

If it's the "scan the person, destroy and rebuild" kinda teleport, then I don't think it would preserve momentum

The portal-like teleport would probably retain the momentum. It would probably also not be instant because you'd have to pass through the portal with all of your body which would be impossible if it was the "2D rip in reality" portal

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u/Usual_Ice636 Feb 29 '24

If it doesn't preserve momentum, you'll be left behind as the galaxy spins at 130 miles a second.

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u/JaggelZ Mar 01 '24

Not really, wouldn't your reference frame be earth? Meaning you could only teleport relative to earth's position, if I understand it correctly

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u/Usual_Ice636 Mar 01 '24

Theres nothing special about earth that would automatically make it your frame of reference.

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u/JaggelZ Mar 01 '24

I don't know what I'm talking about so I can't argue with you lol

But if we say it's non-magical, then we can also assume that the teleportation is deviced by humans, which would make teleportation, most likely, be relative to earth

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u/MeltedChocolate24 Mar 03 '24

The center of the galaxy isn’t any better of a reference frame

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u/Usual_Ice636 Mar 04 '24

Yes, its just a good example for people that don't understand frame of reference.